where to stay

Staying overnight in Waco? There are a handful of cool hotels here! While it doesn’t have the deep pockets of Riverwalk hotels with views in San Antonio, or amazing staycation hotels in Austin, Waco is actually holding its own with several cool hotels that have been opening recently. A great hotel is a make-or-break-it component…

I’ve been a longtime fan of the Aloft hotel brand from Marriott. I find it to be ridiculously low-priced for the modern feel, and Aloft hotels tend to be built in convenient locations around the city. I had an overnight work trip to Waco recently and chose to stay at the new(ish) Aloft Waco Downtown.…

Waco has a darling shopping and dining scene these days, so it’s no surprise that there are some really cute bed and breakfasts in Waco, too! The most popular thing to do in Waco is go shopping at Magnolia Market, so I’m going to share a few really adorable spots to stay in Waco near…

I stayed at the Hotel Herringbone in Waco after lusting after it for a few months. I’m an absolute sucker for a unique hotel. I’m not a big spa person and I don’t have a shopping vice…but show me a gorgeous hotel, and I’ll gladly plop down a few hundred dollars for an overnight stay.…

Magnolia Market is clearly THE thing to do in Waco! If you’re visiting Waco for a weekend (or even a day!), you probably have your sites set on visiting the adorable market from Chip and Joanna Gaines, eating at some of the food trucks, and hopefully shopping and finding one-of-a-kind items to bring home. And…